Second Chance Soccer Ball

Show Notes:

On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after launch, claiming the lives of all seven crew members—and leaving behind one of the most haunting artifacts in space history: a battered soccer ball that somehow survived the disaster.

In this episode of Taboo Treasures, we trace the incredible journey of that ball—from its connection to astronaut Ellison Onizuka, to its miraculous recovery, and its triumphant return to space decades later. We also explore other artifacts tied to tragedy, resilience, and the human drive to reach beyond Earth.

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